Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Helen Withrow #24477 Race: 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Solid Mid-Race Recovery Helen Withrow completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 3:13:44, achieving an average pace of 14:47 min/mile. She represented the Trottin Oxen team well, consistently maintaining her performance throughout the race. Despite a slower pace from miles 5 to 7, she managed a strong recovery, significantly improving her pace in miles 9 and 13. Notably, her split pace for mile 9 was 10:55 min/mile, a considerable improvement showcasing her endurance and ability to overcome fatigue. In her age group of F50-54, Helen placed 92nd out of 6546 total participants. She exhibited an impressive ability to regain speed during the later stages, boosting her overall position from 5146 at mile 6 to 5096 at the finish line. Building on this race experience, focusing on maintaining an even pace across all miles could further enhance future performances. Great effort, Helen!